soft-pedal

soft-pedal something

to play something down; to de-emphasize something. (Alludes to the soft pedal on the piano, which reduces the volume.) Try to soft-pedal the problems we have with the cooling system. I won't soft-pedal anything. Everyone must know the truth.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Simon	['saimən]
Lettice	-	English (Archaic)
HÁKon	-	Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
Etheldreda	-	Medieval English
Hunt	[hʌnt]
Shirlee	SHUR-lee	English